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Red Sox designated OF Daniel Nava for assignment.

Nava was batting just .152/.260/.182 in 78 plate appearances this season for the Red Sox, but he's had some past success at the major league level and will likely draw interest on waivers. Boston needed to clear a roster spot for new reliever Jean Machi. Jul 30 - 3:39 PM

Red Sox activated OF Daniel Nava from the 15-day disabled list.

Nava was out for almost two months with a sprained thumb. The 32-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder had a homer and eight RBI on his 10-game rehab assignment. Jul 21 - 5:02 PM

Daniel Nava (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday.

He'll serve as the designated hitter Thursday before then playing some outfield. It's not clear how many rehab games Nava will need, but he would seem to have a good chance to be activated prior to the All-Star break. Jul 1 - 11:06 AM

Daniel Nava (thumb) took batting practice on the field Saturday at Tropicana Field.

He'll do the same in Toronto and if all goes well, he should begin a rehab assignment when the Red Sox return home on Friday. Nava enjoyed a breakout season in 2013 but has hit just .254 in 428 at-bats since with four homers and 44 RBI. It's going to be tough for him to find playing time in Boston's crowded outfield, though he could get a chance at first base if Mike Napoli continues to struggle. Jun 29 - 8:18 AM

Dustin Pedroia will get a PRP injection for his strained right hamstring on Monday.

That comes with a shutdown period, which will probably push Pedroia's recovery time beyond 15 days. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday afternoon. Brock Holt figures to act as Boston's starting first baseman into mid-to-late August.

He hasn't played since being hit on the left forearm by a pitch on Thursday. Sandoval remains day-to-day and should have a shot to return Tuesday after Monday's off day. Travis Shaw is at third base Sunday.

Mookie Betts (concussion) is feeling much better and could resume baseball activities next weekend.

Betts was placed on the concussion DL on Wednesday, but Red Sox manager John Farrell said the outfielder's "headache disappeared... no dizziness." It sounds like he should be ready for activated not long after he's eligible.

The move clears a spot for Jean Machi on the 40-man roster and also rules Buchholz out until the early part of September. Of course, Buchholz estimated last week that he's likely about five or six weeks away from throwing off a mound as he recovers from a right flexor strain, so he's no sure thing to pitch again this season.

Red Sox placed RHP Rick Porcello on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 30, with right triceps inflammation.

Porcello began feeling soreness a day after he was ripped for six runs -- five earned -- and 10 hits in two-plus innings on Wednesday versus the White Sox. The Red Sox don't think it's a long-term issue, so he should rejoin the rotation later this month. Brian Johnson and Henry Owens are options to take his spot in the rotation.

Varvaro underwent season-ending elbow surgery on Tuesday. The right-hander posted an impressive 2.63 ERA, 1.079 WHIP, and 50/13 K/BB ratio in 54 2/3 innings last year for the Braves, but he had a mess of a 2015 campaign.